Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Charlottesville, VA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 23.8% of gross income.
Charlottesville rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Virginia state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Virginia cities have lower median rent than Charlottesville, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Charlottesville, VA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Charlottesville, VA?
Median rent in Charlottesville is $2,021 a month. A typical physical therapist in Virginia earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 23.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Charlottesville?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Virginia (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. Charlottesville's current median rent is $2,021/mo, which leaves a $522/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Charlottesville?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Virginia works roughly 41.3 hours a month to cover Charlottesville's median rent of $2,021.
Where is rent cheaper than Charlottesville for a physical therapist?
Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Stephens City ($2,015/mo), Fredericksburg ($2,015/mo), Virginia Beach ($2,010/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.